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1. An apparatus comprising: a processor; a first antenna; a second antenna; a near field communication (NFC) module coupled to the first antenna; and a Bluetooth module coupled to the second antenna, wherein the apparatus is configured to be discovered by a communication device over a Bluetooth wireless communication link, wherein subsequent to the apparatus being discovered by the communication device and in response to a user of the apparatus entering a default password in the communication device, the apparatus is configured by the communication device such that (i) the NFC module communicates with a NFC device via the first antenna over a NFC wireless communication link, and (ii) the Bluetooth module communicates with the communication device via the second antenna over the Bluetooth wireless communication link, wherein the apparatus maintains a list of authorized users of the apparatus, wherein the list of authorized users of the apparatus includes the user, wherein in response to the communication device receiving a command to remove the user from the list of authorized users of the apparatus, the communication device is configured to (i) prompt to enter a password in the communication device, (ii) receive a password in the communication device, and (iii) in response to the received password matching a stored password, transmit a request to the apparatus to remove the user from the list of authorized users of the apparatus, wherein the apparatus is configured to receive the request from the communication device to remove the user from the list of authorized users of the apparatus, and wherein in response to the apparatus receiving the request from the communication device to remove the user from the list of authorized users of the apparatus, the apparatus is configured to (i) remove a first finger print of the user from a memory of the apparatus, and (ii) delete the user from the list of authorized users of the apparatus.
An apparatus acts as an extension for a communication device to communicate with an NFC device. The apparatus includes a processor, a first antenna connected to an NFC module, and a second antenna connected to a Bluetooth module. It's discoverable via Bluetooth. After discovery and entering a default password on the communication device, the apparatus is configured to communicate with an NFC device via NFC, and with the communication device via Bluetooth. The apparatus stores a list of authorized users, including the initial user. Upon receiving a command to remove the user, the communication device prompts for a password. If the entered password matches, it sends a request to the apparatus. The apparatus then removes the user's fingerprint and deletes the user from its authorized users list.
2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the apparatus is configured to, based on the user entering a new password in the communication device, receive the new password from the communication device while the apparatus is being configured by the communication device.
The apparatus described above, where, while being configured by the communication device after entering the default password, receives a new password from the communication device based on the user entering it into the communication device. This new password is then used for subsequent authentication or removal processes.
3. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising: a finger print reader configured to sense a swiping of a finger of the user over the finger print reader; and the memory configured to store the first finger print of the user in response to the finger print reader sensing the swiping of the finger of the user over the finger print reader.
The apparatus described in the first claim further includes a fingerprint reader. When a user swipes their finger across it, the fingerprint reader captures the fingerprint, and the apparatus stores this fingerprint in its memory. This stored fingerprint is used for user identification and authorization purposes.
4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein: subsequent to the memory storing the first finger print of the user, the finger print reader is configured to re-sense another swiping of the finger of the user over the finger print reader; and in response to the finger print reader re-sensing the another swiping of the finger of the user over the finger print reader, the apparatus is further configured to store the first finger print of the user in the memory and (ii) add the user to the list of authorized users of the apparatus.
Building on the fingerprint reader from the previous description, after the initial fingerprint is stored, the user is prompted to swipe their finger again. If the apparatus detects a second swipe, it stores the fingerprint in memory and adds the user to the list of authorized users. This double-swipe mechanism helps to ensure accurate fingerprint capture and authorization.
5. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein: in response to the first finger print of the user substantially matching with the second finger print of the user, the Bluetooth module is configured to transmit to the communication device an acknowledgement acknowledging that (i) the first finger print of the user has been recorded in the apparatus and (ii) the user has been added to the list of authorized users of the apparatus.
Expanding on the prior description, where a second fingerprint is captured, if the first and second fingerprint scans substantially match, the Bluetooth module transmits an acknowledgement to the communication device. This acknowledgement confirms that the fingerprint has been recorded on the apparatus and that the user has been successfully added to the authorized user list, indicating a successful enrollment.
6. The apparatus of claim 3 , further comprising: a display configured to prompt the user to swipe the finger of the user over the finger print reader.
The apparatus with the fingerprint reader also contains a display, like an LED screen, that prompts the user to swipe their finger across the fingerprint reader. This visual cue guides the user during the fingerprint enrollment process.
7. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the display comprises a light emitting diode (LED).
The display, as mentioned in the prior claim, used for prompting the user to swipe their finger, comprises a light emitting diode (LED).
8. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising: an integrated circuit chip comprising the processor, the Bluetooth module and the NFC module.
The apparatus consists of an integrated circuit chip that incorporates the processor, Bluetooth module, and NFC module. This integration streamlines the design and potentially reduces the size and power consumption of the apparatus.
9. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising: a clock generation module configured to generate a clock signal for use by various components of the apparatus; a rechargeable battery; and an Universal Serial Link (USB) interface configured to establish a USB link with the communication device, wherein the USB link is used by the apparatus to one or both of (i) recharge the rechargeable battery using power received from the communication device over the USB link, and (ii) configure the apparatus from the communication device.
The apparatus further includes a clock generation module for timing signals. It also has a rechargeable battery and a USB interface. The USB link allows for recharging the battery using power from the communication device and for configuring the apparatus.
10. A method for facilitating an operation of an extension device that acts as an extension of a communication device for communicating with a near field communication (NFC) device, wherein the NFC device operates in accordance with NFC standards, the method comprising: discovering, by the communication device, the extension device over a first wireless communication link; receiving, by the communication device, a default password associated with the extension device; and in response to receiving the default password associated with the extension device, configuring, by the communication device, the extension device such that the extension device communicates (i) with the communication device over the first wireless communication link and (ii) with the NFC device over a second wireless communication link; facilitating in adding a user to a list of authorized users of the extension device; receiving a command to remove the user from the list of authorized users of the extension device; and in response to receiving the command to remove the user from the list of authorized users of the extension device, prompting to enter a password in the communication device, in response to prompting to enter the password in the communication device, receiving a password in the communication device, and in response to the received password matching a stored new password, transmitting a request to the extension device to (i) remove the user from the list of authorized users of the extension device and (ii) delete a first finger print of the user from the extension device.
A method facilitates the operation of an extension device that extends a communication device's functionality to interact with an NFC device. The method involves the communication device discovering the extension device via a wireless connection (like Bluetooth). The communication device receives a default password for the extension device. Upon receiving this password, the communication device configures the extension device to communicate with both the communication device (via Bluetooth) and an NFC device (via NFC). The method includes adding a user to the extension device's authorized user list. When a command is received to remove a user, the communication device prompts for a password. If the entered password matches a stored new password, a request is sent to the extension device to remove the user from the authorized list and delete their fingerprint data.
11. The method of claim 10 , wherein configuring the extension device further comprises: receiving the new password associated with the extension device.
The method for facilitating the operation of an extension device, from the previous description, where configuring the extension device further involves receiving a new password for the extension device from the communication device. This new password replaces the default password for enhanced security.
12. The method of claim 11 , further comprising: transmitting, by the communication device, the new password to the extension device.
In the method of configuring the extension device by receiving a new password, as described above, the communication device transmits the new password to the extension device after receiving it from the user. This allows the extension device to store and utilize the new password for future authentication.
13. The method of claim 11 , wherein facilitating in adding the user to the list of authorized users of the extension device further comprises: prompting the user of the extension device to swipe a finger of the user over a finger print reader of the extension device, wherein in response to the user swiping the finger of the user over the finger print reader of the extension device, the extension device (i) senses the first finger print of the user and (ii) stores the first finger print of the user.
In the method for facilitating adding a user to the authorized user list, as previously described, the extension device prompts the user to swipe their finger across a fingerprint reader. When the user swipes, the extension device captures and stores the fingerprint.
14. The method of claim 13 , wherein facilitating in adding the user to the list of authorized users of the extension device further comprises: subsequent to the extension device storing the first finger print of the user, re-prompting the user of the extension device to swipe the finger of the user over the finger print reader of the extension device, wherein in response to the user re-swiping the finger of the user over the finger print reader of the extension device, the extension device (i) senses a second finger print of the user and (ii) compares the first finger print of the user with the second finger print of the user; and in response to the first finger print of the user substantially matching with the second finger print of the user, receiving, by the communication device from the extension device, an acknowledgement acknowledging that (i) the first finger print of the user has been recorded in the extension device and (ii) the user has been added to the list of authorized users of the extension device.
This invention relates to a method for securely adding a user to an authorized user list of an extension device using fingerprint verification. The extension device includes a fingerprint reader and is configured to communicate with a communication device. The method involves the extension device storing a first fingerprint of the user after an initial swipe. The user is then prompted to swipe the same finger again, and the extension device captures a second fingerprint. The device compares the first and second fingerprints to verify consistency. If the fingerprints substantially match, the extension device records the fingerprint and adds the user to the authorized user list. The communication device receives an acknowledgment confirming the successful recording of the fingerprint and the user's addition to the authorized list. This process ensures that the stored fingerprint is accurate and reliable before granting access. The method enhances security by requiring dual verification of the user's fingerprint before authorization.
15. The method of claim 10 , wherein the first wireless communication link is a Bluetooth communication link.
In the described method, the initial wireless connection used for discovering the extension device by the communication device is a Bluetooth connection.
16. The method of claim 10 , wherein the second wireless communication link is a NFC communication link.
In the described method, the second wireless connection used by the extension device to communicate with the NFC device is an NFC connection.
17. The method of claim 10 , wherein the communication device is one of a mobile telephone, a smart phone, a cellular telephone, a mobile computer, a handheld computer, a laptop computer, a tablet computer, a palmtop, an access point, and a personal digital assistant (PDA).
In the described method, the communication device can be a mobile phone, smartphone, cellular phone, mobile computer, handheld computer, laptop, tablet, palmtop, access point, or personal digital assistant (PDA).
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November 4, 2014
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